Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

50th Anniversary Of The Elysee Treaty

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In this photo provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande (M) talk with Greek singer Nana Mouskouri (R) after a concert at the Berliner Philharmonie to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Elysée Treaty, on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The Élysée Treaty was signed in 1963 and heralded a period of reconcilliation and cooperation between Germany and France following World War II.

In this photo provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande (M) talk with Greek singer Nana Mouskouri (R) after a concert at the Berliner Philharmonie to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Elysée Treaty, on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The Élysée Treaty was signed in 1963 and heralded a period of reconcilliation and cooperation between Germany and France following World War II.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande attend a concert at the Berlin Philharmonic during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande attend a concert at the Berlin Philharmonic during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel embraces French President Francois Hollande after she spoke to members of the German Bundestag and French Assemblee Nationale during a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel embraces French President Francois Hollande after she spoke to members of the German Bundestag and French Assemblee Nationale during a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

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French President Francois Hollande (R) embraces German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a joint session of the German Bundestag and French Assemblee Nationale parliaments in the Reichstag building during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

French President Francois Hollande (R) embraces German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a joint session of the German Bundestag and French Assemblee Nationale parliaments in the Reichstag building during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

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Members of the German Bundestag and French Assemblee Nationale, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande (2nd up from L), German President Joachim Gauck (R), French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault (3rd up from L), Bundestag President Norbert Lammert (bottom R) and Assemblee Nationale President Claude Bartolone (bottom L) arrive for a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Members of the German Bundestag and French Assemblee Nationale, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande (2nd up from L), German President Joachim Gauck (R), French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault (3rd up from L), Bundestag President Norbert Lammert (bottom R) and Assemblee Nationale President Claude Bartolone (bottom L) arrive for a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel embraces French President Francois Hollande after she spoke to members of the German Bundestag and French Assemblee Nationale during a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel embraces French President Francois Hollande after she spoke to members of the German Bundestag and French Assemblee Nationale during a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel embraces French President Francois Hollande after she spoke to members of the German Bundestag and French Assemblee Nationale during a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel embraces French President Francois Hollande after she spoke to members of the German Bundestag and French Assemblee Nationale during a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

Sean Gallup

French President Francois Hollande speaks as members of the German Bundestag and French Assemble Nationale look on during a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

French President Francois Hollande speaks as members of the German Bundestag and French Assemble Nationale look on during a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

Sean Gallup

French President Francois Hollande speaks as members of the German and French governments look on during a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

French President Francois Hollande speaks as members of the German and French governments look on during a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

Sean Gallup

Members of the German Bundestag and French Assemble Nationale, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande, as well as German President Joachim Gauck and French Prime Minister Jean-marc Ayrault (all in the front row), attend a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Members of the German Bundestag and French Assemble Nationale, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande, as well as German President Joachim Gauck and French Prime Minister Jean-marc Ayrault (all in the front row), attend a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

Sean Gallup

Members of the German Bundestag and French Assemble Nationale, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande (C), as well as German President Joachim Gauck (L) and French Prime Minister Jean-marc Ayrault, attend a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Members of the German Bundestag and French Assemble Nationale, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande (C), as well as German President Joachim Gauck (L) and French Prime Minister Jean-marc Ayrault, attend a joint session of the two governments at the Bundestag during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

Adam Berry

French President Francois Hollande (L)and German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrive for a joint council meeting at the German federal chancellery during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

French President Francois Hollande (L)and German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrive for a joint council meeting at the German federal chancellery during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande, as well as French Minister of Industrial Renewal (L) and German Economy Minister Philipp Roesler (2nd from L) arrive for a group photo of the French and German government members at the Chancellery during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande, as well as French Minister of Industrial Renewal (L) and German Economy Minister Philipp Roesler (2nd from L) arrive for a group photo of the French and German government members at the Chancellery during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

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In this photo provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), German President Joachim Gauck and French President Francois Hollande meet at the Chancellery during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

In this photo provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), German President Joachim Gauck and French President Francois Hollande meet at the Chancellery during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

Germany And France Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Elysee Treaty

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande arrive for a group photo of the French and German government members at the Chancellery during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande arrive for a group photo of the French and German government members at the Chancellery during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Elysee Treaty on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The treaty, concluded in 1963 by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer in the Elysee Palace in Paris, set a new tone of reconciliation between France and Germany, and called for consultations between the two countries to come to a common stance on policies affecting the most important partners in Europe as well as the rest of the region. Since its establishment, the document for improved bilateral relations has been seen by many as the driving force behind European integration.

In this photo provided by the German Government Press Office , German... News Photo2013,Angela Merkel,Anniversary,Arts Culture and Entertainment,Berlin,Berliner Philharmonie,Celebration,Concert,Conflict,Elysée Treaty,François Hollande,French Culture,Germany,Greek Culture,Horizontal,Nana Mouskouri,Photography,Politics,Singer,Talking,World War IIPhotographer PoolCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesBERLIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 22: In this photo provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande (M) talk with Greek singer Nana Mouskouri (R) after a concert at the Berliner Philharmonie to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Elysée Treaty, on January 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The Élysée Treaty was signed in 1963 and heralded a period of reconcilliation and cooperation between Germany and France following World War II. (Photo by Guido Bergmann/Bundesregierung - Pool via Getty Images)